Beige Doesn't Have To Be Boring...Honest!

This me trying to convince myself that beige doesn’t have to be boring. This sweater is one I wear often and it works beautifully with the skirt. These insane eggplant vintage boots? Yeah those are in my shop right now. Size 7.5. If the heel was lower I’d…

Wearing Beige & Neutrals Without Falling Into A Coma

Will you die of mind numbing boredom if you wear beige over 50?

Thank You! I want to thank all of my readers for stopping by my little spot on the internet and sharing my love of thrifting, vintage fashion and my quirky sense of style. I appreciate you making me part of your day. Connecting with my readers is what…

Opting Out Of Christmas Consumption How To Manage Holiday Stress

Opting Out Of Christmas Consumption For several years now we have been slowly cutting back on our consumption at Christmas. Every year we have managed to reduce the amount we spend and the garbage we create.  Did you know that the average person creates…

What messages are your clothes sending? Do they communicate how you want to be perceived by the world?

Novelty Print Statement Skirt Vintage novelty print statement skirts are big business and can sell for large amounts of money depending on the print and the year of the skirt. I sold this one within five minutes of listing it in my Etsy shop…   A 1950s…

Temptation And Thrifting To say that I am tempted every time I thrift to keep items for myself is an understatement. It is a constant battle to ensure that pieces move into my store and not my closet. I am slowly learning to take control of my urges but…

One In Two Out Closet Reduction Rule When I discovered this adorable 70’s corduroy pinafore dress thrifting I didn’t think it would fit me but happy surprise…it does! It’s a shame I didn’t get any photos of the groovy button-up back closure. They don’t…

Dressing Sexy Over 50 Yes! It can be done. Forget about all that age appropriate BS. Wear whatever makes you happy and feel good about yourself. If not now, when? Feeling sexy is a state of mind and has nothing to do with age or size. When I feel…

Oh my gosh! I remember the Mandrell sisters! Ha ha!

Isn't it wonderful finding old treasures like that? They really take us back in time.

Now of course no one writes out their recipes anymore.

I have quite a few large photo albums where I've saved many family recipes but I find I use them less and less. Instead I just go to my Pinterest Board and find the recipes I'm looking for there. It is sad really. I think I need to make my Grandma's shortbread for Christmas. Carrying on traditions creates continuity in our lives and keeps memories alive.

Suzanne